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Cincinnati Chili Dogs

Name: Cincinnati Chili Dogs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 2 small onions, chopped, divided; 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 10 hot dogs; 10 hot dog buns, split; Shredded cheddar cheese

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Prep: 20 min. Cook: 4 hours

Makes

10 servings

My in-laws are from Ohio, so we have Cincinnati chili at many of our family gatherings. I spiced up this family classic with cinnamon and cocoa powder and then ladled it over hot dogs. It's perfect for game day, tailgates and potlucks. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 small onions, chopped, divided
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
10 hot dogs
10 hot dog buns, split
Shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain.
In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine beef with 1 chopped onion; add the next 8 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low about 2 hours; add hot dogs. Continue cooking, covered, on low until heated through, about 2 hours longer.
Serve on buns; top with shredded cheese and remaining chopped onion.

Nutrition Facts

1 chili dog: 419 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 1135mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.

Cincinnati Chili Dogs

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